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Animals and Aquatics

Animals and Aquatics is the podcast for occupational therapy providers who are passionate about a career outside the box. It's where we go behind the scenes and take a deep dive into the world of incorporating animals and aquatics into authentic occupational therapy sessions.We are obsessed with helping you elevate your interventions and get one step closer to starting your dream career.We are a husband and wife, mama and dad to three littles, COTA and OT, and business partners. Each episode, we chat about our weekly sessions and problem solve better outcomes for our clients, review interesting research around nature-based therapy, the benefits of partnering with animals and the healing powers of water. We love to interview industry professionals who share their experiences, insights, and advice on the building a dream career.From how to find facilities to partner with (if you don't own a horse or a pool), intervention planning, to fieldwork placements and sites, we'll provide actionable tips & tools, systems & processes, resources & training you need to make your dream a reality.So whether you’re just starting out on your animals and aquatics journey or you’re a seasoned provider, join us today as we talk all things Animals and Aquatics in occupational therapy!

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The Occupation-Based Phase: Navigating the Transition into Practice

February 27, 2024 • gina taylor • Season 2 • Episode 4

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In this episode of the Animals and Aquatics podcast, host Gina delves into the occupation-based phase of occupational therapy (OT) practice in niche areas like animal-assisted and aquatic interventions. With a focus on practical insights and expert advice, Gina discusses the three key priorities during this phase: testing systems, establishing work-life boundaries, and creating a career pathway.

Listeners will gain valuable insights on how to navigate the unique challenges of niche OT practice, including avoiding common mistakes such as trying to do all the things, recreating past systems, and starting too big or too long. Gina shares personal anecdotes and professional tips to help OT practitioners maximize client experience, achieve work-life balance, and build a successful career pathway in their chosen niche.

Tune in to this episode for actionable strategies and inspiration to elevate your occupational therapy practice in niche areas like animal-assisted therapy, nature-based therapy, and hippotherapy. Whether you're a seasoned OT or just starting out, this podcast provides invaluable guidance for success in niche practice areas. Don't miss out on this empowering discussion!

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